Raga Darbari Kanada – Jhor

Raga Darbari Kanada – Jhor is a Hindustani classical music recording by sitarist Kushal Das. The performance presents an alap-jhor-jhala progression in Raga Darbari Kanada, a raga associated with the Kafi thaat. Kushal Das performs the piece on sitar. The recording has a duration of 25 minutes and 29 seconds.

The work follows the traditional structure of a Hindustani instrumental performance. Kushal Das begins with an alap, a slow, meditative exploration of the raga without rhythmic accompaniment. He introduces the characteristic notes and phrases of Darbari Kanada, emphasizing the komal (flat) Re and Dha, and the shuddha (natural) Ga and Ni. The jhor section follows, where Das establishes a rhythmic pulse while maintaining the raga’s melodic framework. The performance concludes with a jhala, a fast-paced, rhythmic climax featuring rapid strumming of the chikari (drone) strings.

Kushal Das is a disciple of Pandit Ravi Shankar and Pandit Buddhadev Das Gupta. He belongs to the Maihar gharana, a school of Hindustani classical music known for its emphasis on emotional depth and technical precision. Das has performed at major festivals and venues, including the Dover Lane Music Conference and the Sawai Gandharva Bhimsen Festival.

The release year, label, and specific recording details for Raga Darbari Kanada – Jhor are not provided in the available context. The MusicBrainz Identifier (MBID) for the recording is 3378d4ce-cfa0-466a-8277-01c4ef7c85a3.